CHAPTER 1 - Priscilla's Crochet
CHAPTER 1 - Priscilla's Crochet
CHAPTER 1 - Priscilla's Crochet
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<strong>CHAPTER</strong> 1<br />
Yo-Yo<br />
Afghans
YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 1<br />
Yo-Yo Afghans General<br />
Instructions<br />
Yo-yo's are one round of double crochet that can be crocheted<br />
together in a hexagon based pattern to make lots of different<br />
items, including afghans. They're great for using up yarn<br />
scraps, but you can also make hexagon-graphed, join-asyou-go<br />
patterns ! I think you'll be surprised at how many different<br />
looks can be achieved using this method.<br />
YO-YO AFGHANS<br />
<strong>Crochet</strong> Along's<br />
September-October 2000 Project<br />
Basic Yo-Yo Pattern <br />
With a size I hook & worsted weight yarn, each yo-yo uses<br />
about 62" of yarn and is about 1 3/4" across.<br />
<br />
Ch 4, join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring.<br />
<br />
Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 11 more dc in the<br />
ring. Fasten off.<br />
Joining Methods <br />
These joining methods are hexagon-based. Every yo-yo (except<br />
those on the ends and sides of the afghan) will be joined<br />
to six other yo-yo's at two points each. Work over yarn ends<br />
whenever possible.<br />
Flat Braid Joining<br />
(This method produces a textured, tighter joining.)<br />
Net Stitch Joining<br />
(This method produces a looser, lacier joining.)<br />
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Hexagon Joining<br />
(Use either the flat braid or net stitch joining to make hexagon<br />
motifs or a hexagon afghan.)<br />
Graphed Yo-Yo Afghans <br />
A design can be worked into a yo-yo afghan, if desired.<br />
Happy <strong>Crochet</strong>ing!<br />
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YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 2<br />
Flat Braid Yo-Yo Joining<br />
First yo-yo: Join main color with a sc in any dc, ch 3, (sc in<br />
the next dc, ch 3) 11 times; join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten<br />
off.<br />
Second yo-yo: Join main color with a sc in any dc, (ch 3, sc<br />
in the next dc) 9 times; ch 2, drop stitch from hook, insert<br />
hook through the to of any ch-3 sp on the first yo-yo...<br />
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Continuing second yo-yo: Pick up dropped stitch and pull<br />
through the loop, ch 1...<br />
Continuing second yo-yo: Ch 2, drop stitch from hook, insert<br />
hook from the top into the next ch-3 sp on the first yoyo...<br />
Continuing second yo-yo: Sc in the next dc on the second<br />
yo-yo...<br />
Continuing second yo-yo: Pick up dropped stitch and pull<br />
through the loop, ch 1...<br />
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Continuing second yo-yo: Sc in the next dc on the second<br />
yo-yo, ch 3; join with a sl st to the first sc on the second yo-yo.<br />
Fasten off.<br />
Continue joining yo-yo's until you have the width desired. The<br />
second row of yo-yo's will begin being joined in loops 1-4.<br />
(When joining a yo-yo in four places, work 7 ch-3 loops on the<br />
yo-yo, then join to each of the 4 indicated loops.)<br />
Third yo-yo: Join in loops 1 and 2 as done with the second<br />
yo-yo.<br />
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Join the second yo-yo of the second row in loops 1-6. (When<br />
joining a yo-yo in six places, work 5 ch-3 loops on the yo-yo,<br />
then join to each of the 6 indicated loops.)<br />
Join the third yo-yo of the second row in loops 1-6.<br />
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Continue joining yo-yo's until you have one less than the first<br />
row. The third row of yo- yo's will begin being joined in loops<br />
1-2.<br />
<br />
Join the second yo-yo of the third row in loops 1-6.<br />
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Continue adding yo-yo's to the third row as you did for the second<br />
row. Join the first yo- yo of row 4 to loops 1-4. Continue<br />
in this pattern until the afghan is the desired length.<br />
Happy <strong>Crochet</strong>ing!<br />
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YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 3<br />
Hexagon Yo-Yo Joining<br />
Use either the flat braid joining method or the net stitch joining<br />
method to join these hexagons.<br />
Step 1: Center yo-yo<br />
Step 2: Join second yo-yo to center yo-yo in two places. The<br />
numbers indicate where the next yo-yo will be joined.<br />
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Step 5: Numbers indicate joining of the next yo-yo.<br />
Step 3: Numbers indicate joining of the next yo-yo.<br />
Step 4: Numbers indicate joining of the next yo-yo.<br />
Step 6: Numbers indicate joining of the last yo-yo on the first<br />
round.<br />
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Step 7: This is the completed "flower" for the Flower Power<br />
afghan. Numbers indicate joining of first yo-yo on the 2nd<br />
round for the Yo-Yo Hexagon Baby afghan.<br />
Step 9: Numbers indicate joining of the next yo-yo. Continue<br />
joining in this manner until size desired.<br />
Happy <strong>Crochet</strong>ing!<br />
Step 8: Numbers indicate joining of the next yo-yo.<br />
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YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 4<br />
Net Stitch Yo-Yo Joining<br />
First yo-yo: Join main color with a sc in any dc, ch 3, (sc in<br />
the next dc, ch 3) 11 times; join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten<br />
off.<br />
Second yo-yo: Join main color with a sc in any dc, (ch 3, sc<br />
in the next dc) 9 times; ch 1, sc (inserting hook from the bottom)<br />
in any ch-3 sp on the first yo-yo...<br />
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Continuing second yo-yo: Ch 1, sc in the next dc on the second<br />
yo-yo...<br />
Continuing second yo-yo: Ch 1, sc in the next dc on the second<br />
yo-yo, ch 3; join with a sl st to the first sc on the second<br />
yo-yo. Fasten off.<br />
Continuing second yo-yo: Ch 1, sc in the next ch-3 sp on<br />
the first yo-yo...<br />
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Third yo-yo: Join in loops 1 and 2 as done with the second<br />
yo-yo.<br />
Join the second yo-yo of the second row in loops 1-6. <br />
(When joining a yo-yo in six places, work 5 ch-3 loops on the<br />
yo-yo, then join to each of the 6 indicated loops.)<br />
Continue joining yo-yo's until you have the width desired. The<br />
second row of yo-yo's will begin being joined in loops 1-4. <br />
(When joining a yo-yo in four places, work 7 ch-3 loops on the<br />
yo-yo, then join to each of the 4 indicated loops.)<br />
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Continue joining yo-yo's until you have one less than the first<br />
row. The third row of yo- yo's will begin being joined in loops<br />
1-2<br />
Join the second yo-yo of the third row in loops 1-6.<br />
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Continue adding yo-yo's to the third row as you did for the second<br />
row. Join the first yo- yo of row 4 to loops 1-4. Continue<br />
in this pattern until the afghan is the desired length.<br />
Happy <strong>Crochet</strong>ing!<br />
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YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 5<br />
Flower Power Yo-Yo<br />
Afghan<br />
This is a little different from the usual yo-yo afghan. The<br />
scrap yarn "flowers" are joined individually in a coordinating<br />
color first, then the "flowers" are joined with a main<br />
color yo-yo.<br />
Materials:<br />
Yarn: Worsted weight acrylic<br />
Joining yarn: About 32-40 ounces black, white or off white<br />
worsted weight acrylic<br />
Hook: Size I<br />
<br />
Finished size: As graphed, about 50" wide and 72" long, but<br />
is easily adjustable by adjusting number of "flower" rows.<br />
FLOWER POWER YO-YO AFGHAN<br />
Designed by Priscilla Hewitt<br />
Copyright © 2000 Priscilla’s <strong>Crochet</strong> <br />
A small section of the afghan is pictured<br />
Number of yo-yo's used: 811 ( 371 assorted colors + 440<br />
main color, worked as afghan is joined.)<br />
<br />
Joining method: Make 53 hexagon "flowers" using the net<br />
stitch joining method and a coordinating color yarn (not the<br />
main color) for joining. Then join the flowers as in the graph<br />
with yo-yo's crocheted in the main color, then edged and<br />
joined with the main color using the net stitch method.<br />
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Edging: Using size J hook and main color, work 2 sc in each<br />
unjoined ch-3 sp around the outside of the afghan.<br />
Happy <strong>Crochet</strong>ing!<br />
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YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 6<br />
Primitive Pines Yo-Yo<br />
Afghan & Christmas Tree<br />
Skirt<br />
This is a join-as-you-go afghan & tree skirt...a little different<br />
from the usual yo-yo project. The yo-yo's are not made in advance.<br />
After crocheting each yo-yo, do not finish off...instead,<br />
continue using the same yarn to edge and join each yo-yo,<br />
working according to the graph.<br />
Materials:<br />
Worsted weight acrylic (I'm not real sure about the<br />
amounts yet, as this afghan is in progress. I'm guesstimating<br />
about 32 - 40 ounces of a buff color, 24 ounces of dark green,<br />
16 ounces of burgundy and 4 ounces of brown for the afghan.)<br />
Hook: Size I<br />
<br />
Finished size: As graphed, afghan - about 50" wide x 75"<br />
long; tree skirt - about 48" diameter at widest points<br />
<br />
Number of yo-yo's used: (Do not make yo-yo's in advance)<br />
Afghan - 718 (442 buff, 160 green, 100 burgundy, 16 brown)<br />
PRIMITIVE PINES YO-YO AFGHAN<br />
& CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT<br />
Designed by Priscilla Hewitt<br />
Copyright © 2000 Priscilla’s <strong>Crochet</strong><br />
Tree skirt - 390 (210 buff, 60 green, 114 burgundy, 6 brown.)<br />
<br />
Joining method: For afghan, flat braid method in rows.<br />
For tree skirt, flat braid worked in hexagon, omitting the center<br />
7 yo-yo's and leaving unjoined at the blue line on the chart.<br />
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Happy <strong>Crochet</strong>ing!<br />
Row 1 <br />
Edging: Using size J hook and main color, work 2 sc in each<br />
unjoined ch-3 sp around the outside of the afghan.<br />
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YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 7<br />
This afghan can be done in random colors, if preferred.<br />
Yo-Yo Hexagon Baby<br />
Afghan<br />
YO-YO HEXAGON BABY AFGHAN<br />
Only the center three rounds are pictured<br />
Designed by Priscilla Hewitt<br />
Copyright © 2000 Priscilla’s <strong>Crochet</strong><br />
Materials:<br />
Yarn: Worsted weight acrylic<br />
Main color (for joining yo-yo's): 24-32 ounces white or offwhite<br />
Hook: Size H<br />
<br />
Finished size: As charted, about 40"<br />
<br />
Number of yo-yo's used: 319 For graph - 10 colors (1 of<br />
color A, 6 of color B, 18 of color C, 24 of color D, 30 of color E,<br />
36 of color F, 42 of color G, 48 of color H, 54 of color I and 60<br />
of color J)<br />
<br />
Joining method: Flat braid method in in a hexagon beginning<br />
in the center with color A.<br />
<br />
Edging: Using size I hook and main color, work 2 sc in each<br />
unjoined ch-3 sp around the outside of the afghan.<br />
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Happy <strong>Crochet</strong>ing!<br />
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YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 8<br />
Yo-Yo Scrap Afghans<br />
Scrap Afghan Section (Net Stitch Joining)<br />
Materials:<br />
Yarn: Worsted weight acrylic<br />
Main color (for joining yo-yo's): 24-32 ounces black, white<br />
or off-white, depending on size<br />
Hook: Size I<br />
<br />
Finished size: About 48" wide x 70" long (afghans joined<br />
with the net stitch joining are slightly larger) Size easily adjustable. <br />
Number of yo-yo's used: 618 assorted colored yo-yo's <br />
Joining method: Flat braid method in rows OR net stitch<br />
joining your choice Edging: Using size J hook and main color,<br />
work 2 sc in each unjoined ch-3 sp around the outside of the<br />
afghan.<br />
Scrap Afghan Section (Flat Braid Joining)<br />
YO-YO SCRAP AFGHANS<br />
Designed by Priscilla Hewitt<br />
Copyright © 2000 Priscilla’s <strong>Crochet</strong><br />
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Row 1<br />
Happy <strong>Crochet</strong>ing!<br />
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YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 9<br />
Zig-Zag Yo-Yo Pattern<br />
Materials:<br />
Yarn: Worsted weight acrylic<br />
Main color (for joining yo-yo's): 24-32 ounces black, white<br />
or off-white<br />
Hook: Size I<br />
<br />
Finished size: As pictured, about 47" wide x 63" long (easily<br />
adjustable)<br />
<br />
Number of yo-yo's used: 645 (43 in each of 14 different colors,<br />
plus 22 of the top filler color and 21 of the bottom filler<br />
color.)<br />
<br />
Joining method: Flat braid method in rows.<br />
<br />
Edging: Using size J hook and main color, work 2 sc in each<br />
unjoined ch-3 sp around the outside of the afghan.<br />
ZIG-ZAG YO-YO PATTERN<br />
A small section of the afghan is pictured<br />
Designed by Priscilla Hewitt<br />
Copyright © 2000 Priscilla’s <strong>Crochet</strong><br />
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Happy <strong>Crochet</strong>ing!<br />
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